Origin
Clinton, NJ
Late night in Clinton on Sunday
Local time
12:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clinton, NJ to Newark, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
19.8 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clinton, NJ
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Trip Overview
Clinton, NJ to Newark, NJ is 19.8 miles and takes about 26 minutes via US 46, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within New Jersey, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a focused trip primarily on highways, making it a quick and straightforward journey. You'll find it's a practical option for a quick transit between these two points, with minimal time commitment required. Consider this route when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without a significant time investment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 46 | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| NJ 21 | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| NJ 3 | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Horseneck Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| University Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Hollywood Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Market Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Broad Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 46
— 6.6 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton, NJ and Newark, NJ.
1
Start on CR 625
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Hollywood Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto CR 626
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Horseneck Road
3
Turn left
247 ft
·
18 sec
4
Turn right onto US 46
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
US 46
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on US 46
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 46
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn slight left onto NJ 3
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 21 South: Newark
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto NJ 21
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
NJ 21
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto CR 506 Spur
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Clay Street
10
Turn left onto Broad Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Broad Street
Use the left lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto University Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
University Avenue
12
Turn left onto CR 510
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Market Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Arrive at destination
CR 510
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 19.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 626 / Horseneck Road
At end of road, turn left onto CR 626 / Horseneck Road
Navigation decision point
6
12.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward NJ 21 South: Newark
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NJ 21 South: Newark
5
12.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
NJ 21
Merge onto NJ 21
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
18.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Broad Street
Turn left onto Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
19.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
CR 510 / Market Street
Turn left onto CR 510 / Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.28 one way
$6.57 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.60 | $7.19 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.73 | $0.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Newark, NJ
Late night in Newark on Sunday
Local time
12:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
9 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
26m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is largely highway-focused, with 84% of the drive on major roads like US 46, NJ 21, and NJ 3. You'll experience stretches of faster travel, with the longest continuous segment covering 6.6 miles on US 46. The road character is predominantly that of a functional corridor, designed for efficient movement. Expect a consistent driving experience, where the focus is on covering ground rather than leisurely cruising. This isn't a route for winding country lanes; it's built for getting you there.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.6 mi on US 46.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 46 and NJ 21. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near CR 626 / Horseneck Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 19.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (CR 626 / Horseneck Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles (NJ 21): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Newark, NJ
Full guide →Newark is New Jersey's largest city and second largest in Metro New York. Although one of the great historic cities of the Northeast and the most culture-rich city in the state, Newark is often overlooked in favor of Goliath-like Manhattan and towns along the Hudson River, such as Jersey City and Hoboken. While no longer the industrial powerhouse it once was, Newark remains one of America's major shipping, rail, and air hubs. Public transportation is abundant, making it easy to get to, from, and around the city. Newark has been economically disadvantaged for some time, and suffers from a bad reputation, often informed by negative stereotyping. Thanks in large part to a nationally high-profile mayor (Cory Booker, now a U.S.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 19.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.6 miles on US 46. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Newark, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (CR 626 / Horseneck Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles (NJ 21): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Morristown National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Newark, NJ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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